Empagliflozin/Metformin Tablet 5/1000 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is 1 tablet, 2 times a day. The dosage for each ingredient should not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosage of 25 mg of empagliflozin and 2000 mg of metformin, determined considering each patient's current treatment regimen, effectiveness, and tolerability. - For patients unable to achieve adequate blood sugar control with monotherapy using metformin or in combination with other medications such as insulin, the recommended dosage is 5 mg of empagliflozin, administered twice daily (total daily dose 10 mg).

This medication helps with blood sugar control and is used in diabetes treatment. It can cause a rare side effect called severe lactic acidosis, so patients with poor kidney function or liver problems should not take it. Additionally, caution is required as hypoglycemia may occur when taken with insulin or sulfonylurea medications. Patients with moderate to severe kidney impairment, acute infections, dehydration, heart failure, or acute myocardial infarction should not take this medication. It is necessary to temporarily discontinue this medication before and after diagnostic tests using iodine contrast agents, resuming only after kidney function is confirmed to be normal. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and it is also not recommended for children under 18 years of age. While taking this medication, side effects may occur, including symptoms of hypoglycemia, urinary infections, genital infections, increased urination, gastrointestinal disturbances; if symptoms appear, patients should inform healthcare professionals immediately. Especially, elderly patients or those at risk of decreased fluid volume should be cautious of dehydration and hypotension and should have regular kidney function tests. There may also be interactions with other medications taken alongside; if other medications are being used, it is essential to inform healthcare professionals. In the event of overdose, serious side effects such as lactic acidosis may occur, and patients should visit a healthcare facility immediately; treatment may require dialysis. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• lactic acidosis
• ketoacidosis
• angioedema
• perineal necrosis
• pneumonia
• urosepsis
• pyelonephritis
• liver abnormalities (jaundice)

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• urinary tract infection
• genital infection
• increased urination
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• constipation

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. The best storage temperature is room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Brownish-yellow, biconvex, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP×1)], 60 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP×6)], 60 tablets/bottle